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‘Masterpiece’ historical epic hailed ‘best movie ever’ now streaming | Films | Entertainment
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‘Masterpiece’ historical epic hailed ‘best movie ever’ now streaming | Films | Entertainment

The movie took home nine Oscars (Image: GETTY) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Those looking for an epic historical drama to watch should try one hailed as a “masterpiece” and a great movie thats streaming on Prime Video.This comes after film buffs are already raving about a WWII film even before it’s hit screens and a Netflix period drama compared to HBO’s Chernobyl.The movie holds an 86 per cent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 88 per cent on the Popcornmeter, which is rated by audiences.Many people have previously posted on Rotten Tomatoes about the movie, which is based on an incredible true story.One person gave an impressive 5/5 stars and said: “The best movie I have ever seen.”The film is based on...
Scary Movie 6 trailer – Original cast return in horror parody reboot 26 years on | Films | Entertainment
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Scary Movie 6 trailer – Original cast return in horror parody reboot 26 years on | Films | Entertainment

It’s been 26 years since the original Scary Movie kicked off the horror parody film franchise.After none of the original cast returned for 2013’s Scary Movie 5, the series is getting a reboot with Scary Movie 6 being rebranded as Scary Movie.Anna Faris and Regina Hall return as Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks, alongside Marlon and Shawn Wayans (Shorty Meeks and Ray Wilkins), who were only in the first two movies.Joining them are the original film’s Dave Sheridan (Doofy Gilmore) and Cheri Oteri’s Gail Hailstorm, who didn’t appear in any other sequels.The first trailer for Scary Movie 6 has landed and teases parodies of modern horror films including Scream VI, M3GAN, Wednesday, Ma, Sinners, Get Out, Smile, Weapons, Longlegs, The Substance and Terrifier 3.The film’s official synopsis reads...
Hoppers review – Pixar’s latest original movie is Avatar meets Brother Bear | Films | Entertainment
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Hoppers review – Pixar’s latest original movie is Avatar meets Brother Bear | Films | Entertainment

Pixar has been a bit hit and miss so far this decade, struggling to garner decent box office for its original movies like Elio last summer.Ahead of Toy Story 5 in June, the Disney-owned studio is releasing another film this weekend called Hoppers.The sci-fi adventure follows Piper Curda as 19-year-old tomboy Mabel Tanaka, a student eco-warrior for the local animal habitat, which is mainly occupied by beavers.Meanwhile, Jon Hamm’s Mayor Jerry of Beaverton, who has all the slimeballery of a Gavin Newsom, is determined to replace the glade with a new freeway.That is, before Mabel comes across the Hoppers programme secretly being developed by her gender-swapped Doc Brown biology professor Dr Sam Fairfax.The Hopper tech allows humans to transfer their minds into a robot-animal body to intera...
Daniel Craig’s worst James Bond injuries after insuring his body for millions | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
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Daniel Craig’s worst James Bond injuries after insuring his body for millions | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Daniel Craig insured his body for millions (Image: Getty)Actor Daniel Craig reportedly has his entire body insured for $9.5 million. However, whilst numerous celebrities insure body parts for publicity and to boost their market value, it is understood that the Bond star was simply being sensible.He secured this policy because of the dangers associated with performing his own stunt work in the 007 franchise. Unlike his predecessor, Pierce Brosnan, Craig believed his audience was paying to see him and was resolute about carrying out his own stunts for his James Bond films, including Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall. But being Bond is no easy feat. Not only must you be smooth, sophisticated and sharp-witted, you must also execute numerous demanding stunts that could potentially...
Oscars odds race in huge shake up after major SAG Actor Awards upsets | Films | Entertainment
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Oscars odds race in huge shake up after major SAG Actor Awards upsets | Films | Entertainment

We’ve had the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs and now more upsets have taken place at the Actor Awards (formerly known as SAG) in Los Angeles last night. Of the four film acting categories, only Best Actress has been consistent across the ceremonies leading up to the Oscars. Jessie Buckley, who won for Hamnet at the Globes and BAFTAs, took home her Actor award last night and continues to be an odds-on shoo-in for the Oscar on March 15. However, it was a totally different story for the other three.Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme) has been the bookies’ favourite for the Best Actor Oscar since the start of the year, after picking up his Golden Globe and beating suspected award rival Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another). However, the 30-year-old lost the BAFTA to Robert Aramayo (I Swe...
Thriller based on ‘masterpiece’ novel is free to watch | Films | Entertainment
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Thriller based on ‘masterpiece’ novel is free to watch | Films | Entertainment

The film stars some huge names like Robin Wright (Image: SONY PICTURES RELEASING)Fans of twisty thrillers are in for a treat as a neo-noir mystery is now available to stream for free.The film was directed by David Fincher, who is also known for his work on Fight Club.Starring some huge names like Daniel Craig and Robin Wright, the film follows the disappearance of a girl from 40 years previously.The casting process for the lead roles was intense and the script took more than six months to write, but the hard work paid off as the film received widespread critical acclaim.The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the film in question and here is all you need to know about where to watch it at no cost. Read more: 'Bingeworthy' thriller fans can't stop watching is now on Netflix Read more: 'Sen...
‘One of finest’ rom-coms leaving fans ‘laughing and crying’ | Films | Entertainment
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‘One of finest’ rom-coms leaving fans ‘laughing and crying’ | Films | Entertainment

The film stars Outlander actor Gary Lewis (Image: Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment)Enthusiasts of romantic comedies and dramas set in Scotland are set for a delightful surprise, as a film predominantly shot in Glasgow's Merchant City is currently available for streaming.The production, featuring prominent stars including Karen Gillan and Stanley Weber, chronicles a Scottish author securing her maiden breakthrough following numerous rejection letters.When Tom Duvall, a Franco-Scottish editor at a struggling publishing house, chooses to publish her debut novel, he discovers his interest extends beyond merely her literary work.The film, Not Another Happy Ending, can be streamed on Disney Plus and was partially funded through a crowdfunding initiative.Whilst it garnered predominantly unfavou...
Mel Gibson film fans ‘rewatched over and over’ flies up Netflix chart | Films | Entertainment
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Mel Gibson film fans ‘rewatched over and over’ flies up Netflix chart | Films | Entertainment

Mel Gibson film fans 'rewatched over and over' flies up Netflix chart (Image: REDBOX)Netflix has just added a highly praised period thriller to its roster, and it's rapidly become one of the most viewed new additions on the streaming platform.The film previously soared to the number two position on Netflix's film chart, and currently holds fourth place as of Monday, 2nd March.It's even outperforming the blockbuster KPop Demon Hunters, which has consistently featured in the rankings since its release last summer, as well as recent arrivals Cellar Door, The Last Voyage of the Demeter and Accused.With an impressive 74 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, and an even more promising 80 percent audience rating, Bandit is certainly worth a look if it hasn't already grabbed your attention.Featurin...
‘Spooky’ horror film with ‘plenty of jump scares’ | Films | Entertainment
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‘Spooky’ horror film with ‘plenty of jump scares’ | Films | Entertainment

Martin Freeman stars in the creepy horror film (Image: Ghost Stories)A British horror film lauded by fans as "worth rewatching" and an "understated horror" has landed on BBC iPlayer. The film, which hit screens in 2017, is a British horror anthology centred on Professor Phillip Goodman, a resolute sceptic who exposes fraudulent paranormal claims.His unwavering rationalism is put to the test when a former mentor presents him with three chilling, unsolved cases. The tales feature a night watchman tormented in an asylum, a teenager's sinister encounter during a car accident, and a banker terrorised by a poltergeist. Helmed by directors Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, the film features Nyman alongside Paul Whitehouse, Alex Lawther and Martin Freeman. READ MORE: Abigail on Netflix cast in full...
Horror film that feels ‘intense’ and ‘scary’ on BBC iPlayer | Films | Entertainment
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Horror film that feels ‘intense’ and ‘scary’ on BBC iPlayer | Films | Entertainment

Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams star as a romantic couple in the horror film with a twist (Image: © 2017 Universal City Studios Production, LLLP. )An Oscar-winning horror film has been described as "unnerving", and it's currently available on BBC iPlayer. The production boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Academy Award winner Daniel Kaluuya, Girls actress Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LaKeith Stanfield, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry Jones, Stephen Root, Catherine Keener and Betty Gabriel.Released in 2017, the film centres on Chris and his partner Rose, who have reached the significant meet-the-parents stage of their relationship. Rose extends an invitation to her boyfriend for a weekend getaway with her parents, Missy and Dean. Initially, Chris interprets the family's ...